America's Documents Of Freedom 1215-1774 - The Declaration And Resolves Of The First Continental Congress 1774

The video discusses the First Continental Congress, which met in 1774 to address colonial grievances against British taxation without representation. The delegates were divided between seeking peace and pursuing independence. Initially, the colonists saw themselves as Englishmen, but perceived oppression led to revolutionary sentiments. The Declaration and Resolves asserted colonial rights and was seen as defiance by Britain, leading to the American Revolutionary War. The video highlights the importance of American documents in shaping democracy.

What was the primary purpose of the First Continental Congress in 1774?

• To declare independence from Britain

• To address grievances against British taxation

• To form a new government

• To negotiate a trade agreement with France

How did the American revolutionaries initially view themselves?

• As independent citizens

• As French allies

• As loyal Englishmen

• As neutral parties

What did the Declaration and Resolves of 1774 assert?

• The colonies' intention to form a new government

• The colonies' desire for complete independence

• The colonies' right to self-legislate

• The colonies' allegiance to France

Why is the American Revolution sometimes referred to as a 'conservative revolution'?

• It was primarily a religious movement

• It was led by conservative political parties

• It sought to restore traditional rights

• It aimed to establish a monarchy

How did the British Crown view the Declaration and Resolves?

• As a sign of loyalty

• As an act of defiance

• As a minor disagreement

• As a request for negotiation

What event marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The battle at Lexington and Concord

• The meeting of the Second Continental Congress

• The Boston Tea Party

What was the British response to the colonial grievances expressed in the Declaration and Resolves?

• They granted the colonies more autonomy

• They sent soldiers to suppress the colonies

• They ignored the grievances

• They sought a peaceful resolution